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Carpinteria doesn’t need housing on the Bluffs
For generations, the community of Carpinteria has opposed new developments on the Bluffs properties where open space currently exists. The community has spoken loudly and clearly with voices (at public hearings), with votes (Paredon Measure J) and ultimately with dollars (purchasing parcels at fair market value when opportunities have arisen). The Bluffs have become an emblem of community pride and a gathering spot, an easily accessible place of respite from a too often crazy world.
Mechanism and Kinetics of HIV-1 Protease Activation
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Analysis of Individual Viral Particles by Flow Virometry
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District Court Elucidates the Meaning of “to Induce” Under the Federal Health Care Program Anti-Kickback Statute
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia recently dismissed an appeal by the Pharmaceutical Coalition for Patient Access (“PCPA”) that challenged a negative opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) concerning pharmaceutical manufacturers’ offers of cost-sharing subsidies to Medicare Part D (“Part D”) beneficiaries.
District Court Elucidates the Meaning of “to Induce” Under the Federal Health Care Program Anti-Kickback Statute | JD Supra
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia recently dismissed an appeal by the Pharmaceutical Coalition for Patient Access (“PCPA”) that challenged a negative opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) concerning pharmaceutical manufacturers’ offers of cost-sharing subsidies to Medicare Part D (“Part D”) beneficiaries.
District Court Elucidates the Meaning of “to Induce” Under the Federal Health Care Program Anti-Kickback Statute
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia recently dismissed an appeal by the Pharmaceutical Coalition for Patient Access (“PCPA”) that challenged a negative opinion issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) concerning pharmaceutical manufacturers’ offers of cost-sharing subsidies to Medicare Part D (“Part D”) beneficiaries.
Open space essential for community
For more than half a century, Carpinterians have been actively working to preserve the Carpinteria Bluffs properties as open space for the community to enjoy. We have spoken loudly and clearly with voices, votes (such as Measure J, the Paredon project, which would have had a major impact on the bluffs) and hard-earned dollars (in purchasing two parcels so far to keep them as open space).
Medicare Advantage RADV Audit Final Rule Challenged in Court | JD Supra
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the final rule on risk adjustment data validation (“RADV”) audits of Medicare Advantage (“MA”) organizations (the “Final Rule”) on January 30, 2023. Among other changes, this Final Rule will allow CMS to audit a sample of an MA organization’s (“MAO”) diagnoses reported for risk adjustment purposes (from 2018 and later) and then use the audit findings to calculate an extrapolated improper payment amount for the MAO’s contract.
CMS Announces Changes to ACO REACH Model | JD Supra
On August 14, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance on changes to the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (ACO REACH) Model starting in performance year 2024 (PY2024). The changes came about in response to stakeholder and participant feedback. All ACO REACH participants should familiarize themselves with the upcoming changes.
Get Prepared - Newly Mandated Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers
The intersection of patient satisfaction and quality of care is central to healthcare today, and a provider’s level of cultural competence can significantly impact his/her performance in both areas.
Get Prepared – Newly Mandated Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers | JD Supra
[author: Daniel Shemano*] The intersection of patient satisfaction and quality of care is central to healthcare today, and a provider’s level of cultural competence can significantly impact his/her performance in both areas.
Get Prepared - Newly Mandated Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers
The intersection of patient satisfaction and quality of care is central to healthcare today, and a provider’s level of cultural competence can significantly impact his/her performance in both areas.
CMS Announces Proposed Rule for 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule | JD Supra
On July 13, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued its proposed rule (the “Proposed Rule”) for the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (“PFS”). The Proposed Rule, which was issued in the Federal Register on August 7, 2023, includes updated payment rates, changes to reimbursement for services related to health equity and social determinants of health, increases to payment for cancer care support, and changes to enrollment for mental health providers.
CMS Announces Proposed Rule For 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule - - United States
On July 13, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") issued its proposed rule (the "Proposed Rule") for the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule ("PFS"). The Proposed Rule, which was issued in the Federal Register on August 7, 2023, includes updated payment rates, changes to reimbursement for services related to health equity and social determinants of health, increases to payment for cancer care support, and changes to enrollment for mental health providers.
CMS Announces Proposed Rule for 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
On July 13, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued its proposed rule (the “Proposed Rule”) for the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (“PFS”). The Proposed Rule, which was issued in the Federal Register on August 7, 2023, includes updated payment rates, changes to reimbursement for services related to health equity and social determinants of health, increases to payment for cancer care support, and changes to enrollment for mental health providers.
Home Health Agencies, Skilled Nursing Facilities Face Increased False Claims Act Enforcement Risk (Video)
Home health agencies and nursing homes face increasing False Claims Act (FCA) risks as the government continues to focus its enforcement efforts on senior care providers. According to one estimate, home health providers paid more than $422 million between 2012 and 2021 to settle a variety of FCA allegations.
Supreme Court Clarifies that Subjective (Not Objective) Knowledge of Falsity of Claim Dictates False Claims Act Liability
On June 1, 2023, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision holding that the scienter element of the False Claims Act (“FCA”) is met if a defendant subjectively knew his or her claims were false and submitted them anyway. See United States ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu Inc. and United States ex rel. Proctor v. Safeway. The Court’s ruling was narrow and avoided the more challenging—and common—issues raised during oral argument (which we blogged about previously).
Supreme Court Clarifies That Subjective (Not Objective) Knowledge Of Falsity Of Claim Dictates False Claims Act Liability
Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision holding that the scienter element of the False Claims Act ("FCA") is met if a defendant subjectively knew his or her claims were false and submitted them anyway. See United States ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu Inc. and United States ex rel. Proctor v. Safeway. The Court's ruling was narrow and avoided the more challenging—and common—issues raised during oral argument (which we previously discussed here).
Supreme Court Clarifies that Subjective (Not Objective) Knowledge of Falsity of Claim Dictates False Claims Act Liability
Yesterday, the Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision holding that the scienter element of the False Claims Act (“FCA”) is met if a defendant subjectively knew his or her claims were false and submitted them anyway. See United States ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu Inc. and United States ex rel. Proctor v. Safeway. The Court’s ruling was narrow and avoided the more challenging—and common—issues raised during oral argument (which we previously discussed here).
PE Firms Face Liability for the Conduct of their Portfolio Companies: Are you Paying Attention? | JD Supra
While government enforcement has traditionally been an indirect concern for private equity (“PE”) investors, such as looking at whether a target entity has been sanctioned or could be sanctioned in the future, the current trend in government enforcement has been to target PE firms directly.
PE Firms Face Liability for the Conduct of their Portfolio Companies: Are you Paying Attention?
While government enforcement has traditionally been an indirect concern for private equity (“PE”) investors, such as looking at whether a target entity has been sanctioned or could be sanctioned in the future, the current trend in government enforcement has been to target PE firms directly.
PE Firms Face Liability for the Conduct of their Portfolio Companies: Are you Paying Attention?
While government enforcement has traditionally been an indirect concern for private equity (“PE”) investors, such as looking at whether a target entity has been sanctioned or could be sanctioned in the future, the current trend in government enforcement has been to target PE firms directly.
CMS Issues Long-Awaiting Medicare Advantage RADV Final Rule
On January 30, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the long-delayed final rule on risk adjustment data validation (“RADV”) audits of Medicare Advantage (“MA”) organizations (the “Final Rule”). CMS promotes the Final Rule as improving program integrity and payment accuracy as well as transparency and certainty. One thing that is certain, CMS can expect further challenges to its RADV audit methodology.
CMS Issues Long-Awaiting Medicare Advantage RADV Final Rule | JD Supra
On January 30, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the long-delayed final rule on risk adjustment data validation (“RADV”) audits of Medicare Advantage (“MA”) organizations (the “Final Rule”). CMS promotes the Final Rule as improving program integrity and payment accuracy as well as transparency and certainty. One thing that is certain, CMS can expect further challenges to its RADV audit methodology.
CMS Issues Long-Awaiting Medicare Advantage RADV Final Rule
On January 30, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the long-delayed final rule on risk adjustment data validation (“RADV”) audits of Medicare Advantage (“MA”) organizations (the “Final Rule”). CMS promotes the Final Rule as improving program integrity and payment accuracy as well as transparency and certainty. One thing that is certain, CMS can expect further challenges to its RADV audit methodology.
CMS Issues Long-Awaiting Medicare Advantage RADV Final Rule
On January 30, 2023, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) released the long-delayed final rule on risk adjustment data validation (“RADV”) audits of Medicare Advantage (“MA”) organizations (the “Final Rule”). CMS promotes the Final Rule as improving program integrity and payment accuracy as well as transparency and certainty. One thing that is certain, CMS can expect further challenges to its RADV audit methodology.
CMS Pushes Publication of Final FFS Adjuster for RADV Audits Rule to February 1, 2023 | JD Supra
CMS announced today a further extension until February 1, 2023, of the deadline for its publication of the long-awaited final rule on the use of extrapolation and the application of a fee-for-service adjuster (FFS Adjuster) in risk adjustment data validation (RADV) audits of Medicare Advantage organizations (MAOs).
CMS Pushes Publication of Final FFS Adjuster for RADV Audits Rule to February 1, 2023
CMS announced today a further extension until February 1, 2023, of the deadline for its publication of the long-awaited final rule on the use of extrapolation and the application of a fee-for-service adjuster (FFS Adjuster) in risk adjustment data validation (RADV) audits of Medicare Advantage organizations (MAOs).
Letter to the editor: Help keep Colorado trails beautiful and pristine for everyone
John Tilton Frisco and Boulder Following up on the recent exchange of letters to the editor by Rabbi Joel Schwartzman and Chris Daly, I would like to encourage my fellow dog owners to take along several extra poop bags when hiking with their dogs. When you encounter waste products left on or near the trail by irresponsible dog owners, you can then pick them up and pack them out along with the waste from your own dogs (and even other debris left by careless hikers).
The American Jobs Plan and the American Rescue Plan: The Biden Administration Bets Big on Home and Community-Based Services | JD Supra
Late last month, the Biden Administration announced the second installment of its recovery plan, dubbed the “American Jobs Plan” (the “Plan”). The Plan’s $2.3 trillion price tag includes $400 billion to revamp and reinvest in Medicaid’s home and community-based services (“HCBS”) over the next eight (8) years – representing over 17% of the Plan’s budget.
OIG Warns Telehealth Industry: “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility” | JD Supra
On February 4, 2021, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), Office of Public Affairs, issued a Press Release (the “DOJ Press Release”) announcing that Kelly Wolfe, President of Regency, Inc., a medical billing company located in Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud through a “pernicious telefraud scheme”[1] involving fraudulent Medicare and CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) claims for medically unnecessary durable...
OIG Warns Telehealth Industry:
United States: OIG Warns Telehealth Industry: "With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility" 11 March 2021 by Matthew M. Shatzkes , Eva Schifini and John Tilton Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
OIG Warns Telehealth Industry: “With Great Power Comes Great Responsibility”
On February 4, 2021, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”), Office of Public Affairs, issued a Press Release (the “DOJ Press Release”) announcing that Kelly Wolfe, President of Regency, Inc., a medical billing company located in Florida, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud through a “pernicious telefraud scheme”[1] involving fraudulent Medicare and CHAMPVA (Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs) claims for medically unnecessary durable...
The Honeymoon Phase Is Over: OIG to Audit COVID-19 Part B Telehealth Services | JD Supra
Telehealth services and providers have been in high demand as the world copes with the COVID-19 public health emergency. Federal and state agencies have amended, and often loosened, regulations in an attempt to facilitate and expand access to telehealth. However, the honeymoon phase of relaxed oversight may be coming to an end as the world adjusts to a new-normal.
The Honeymoon Phase Is Over: OIG to Audit COVID-19 Part B Telehealth Services
Telehealth services and providers have been in high demand as the world copes with the COVID-19 public health emergency. Federal and state agencies have amended, and often loosened, regulations in an attempt to facilitate and expand access to telehealth. However, the honeymoon phase of relaxed oversight may be coming to an end as the world adjusts to a new-normal.
The Other Shoe Drops: OIG To Audit COVID-19 Telehealth Home Health Services | JD Supra
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency (the “PHE”) first declared on March 13, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued blanket Section 1135 Waivers to expand, albeit on a temporary basis during the PHE, the range of healthcare professionals who can provide Medicare-covered telehealth services to include physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and other non-physician practitioners.
The Other Shoe Drops: OIG To Audit COVID-19 Telehealth Home Health Services
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency (the “PHE”) first declared on March 13, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) issued blanket Section 1135 Waivers to expand, albeit on a temporary basis during the PHE, the range of healthcare professionals who can provide Medicare-covered telehealth services to include physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, and other non-physician practitioners.
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The California Department Of Managed Health Care Extends The Phase-In Period For The General Licensure Regulation - Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences - United States
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Elective And Non-Essential Medical Procedures: States React To Federal Recommendations And The Opening Up America Again Guidelines - Food, Drugs, Healthcare, Life Sciences - United States
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California Department Of Managed Health Care Releases Additional Guidance On Telehealth Services
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The California Department of Managed Health Care Extends the Phase-In Period for the General Licensure Regulation | JD Supra
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The California Department of Managed Health Care Extends the Phase-In Period for the General Licensure Regulation
On Thursday, April 16, 2020, the California Department of Managed Health Care (the “Department”) released an all plan letter (the “Letter”) regarding changes to the Department’s General Licensure Regulation (the “Regulation”) in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Letter updated the Department’s previous guidance concerning the Regulation that was issued on June 13, 2019. For further information, see our previous post regarding the Regulation here.
Elective and Non-Essential Medical Procedures: States React to Federal Recommendations and the Opening Up America Again Guidelines | JD Supra
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Elective and Non-Essential Medical Procedures: States React to Federal Recommendations and the Opening Up America Again Guidelines
On April 16, 2020, the Trump Administration issued its “Opening Up America Again Guidelines” (the “OUAA Guidelines”) as a self-styled roadmap to the staged reopening of the American economy. On Sunday, April 19, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) followed suit by issuing new guidance (the “Reopening Guidance”) designed to reintroduce the provision of non-essential surgeries and medical procedures by healthcare providers located in “Phase 1” states and/or regions.
California Department of Managed Health Care Releases Additional Guidance on Telehealth Services | JD Supra
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California Health Plans Take Note: California Department Of Managed Health Care Issues All Plan Letter On Social Distancing And COVID-19
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California Health Plans Take Note: California Department of Managed Health Care issues All Plan Letter on Social Distancing and COVID-19 | JD Supra
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California Health Plans Take Note: California Department of Managed Health Care issues All Plan Letter on Social Distancing and COVID-19
On Thursday, March 12, 2020, the California Department of Managed Health Care (the “Department”) released a guidance letter (the “Letter”) to all health care service plans regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Letter encourages plans to take certain steps to promote social distancing to decrease in-person visits during the delivery of health care services.
The California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018: Why the Healthcare Sector Needs to Pay Attention (and Not Just in California) | JD Supra
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